Monument record COV 039 - World War II strongpoint, on the edge of Covethithe Broad.

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Summary

World War II strongpoint, visible northeast of Warren House, on the edge of Covehithe Broad.

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 52146 80933 (63m by 112m)
Map sheet TM58SW
Civil Parish COVEHITHE, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (5)

Full Description

A World War II strongpoint, visible in 1940 as an emplacement within a barbed wire circuit at TM 52148093 northeast of Warren House on the edge of Covehithe Broad (S1). By 1941, the strongpoint comprises two possible pillboxes with associated trench within barbed wire with access from the southwest (S2)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <S1> Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. 2/BR11/14 Frames 45-46.
  • <S2> Photograph: RAF. Air Photograph. 2BC/BR173 Cam. VA Frames 2-4.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (2)

Record last edited

Oct 21 2004 4:56PM

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